Round 1

PRELIMS 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common storage device used to transfer data between computers?

• RAM

• USB Flash Drive

• Processor

• Hard Disk Drive

Multiple Choice

Which company developed the first commercial graphical user interface (GUI) for personal computers?

• Microsoft

• Apple

• IBM

• Xerox

Multiple Choice

Which device is used to create a physical copy of a three-dimensional object using digital designs?

• CNC Machine

• 3D Printer

• Lathe Machine

• Laser Cutter

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a heat sink in a computer?

• Store excess data

• Enhance internet speed

• Dissipate heat from the processor

• Display images on the monitor

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is used for wireless data transmission over short distances?

• Bluetooth

• HDMI

• USB-C

• Ethernet

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array)?

• Perform only arithmetic calculations

• Store user data permanently

• Speed up internet connections

• Be reprogrammed to perform different logic functions

Multiple Choice

The first computer mouse was made using which material?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Metal

• Rubber

Multiple Choice

What does the term "cloud storage" refer to?

• Storing data on physical hard drives

• Storing data on remote servers accessible via the internet

• Storing data on USB drives

• Storing data on CDs and DVDs

Multiple Choice

Which company introduced the floppy disk to the world?

• Microsoft

• Apple

• IBM

• Xerox

Multiple Choice

Which device is primarily used to measure signals in an electronic circuit?

• Multimeter

• Oscilloscope

• Spectrum Analyzer

• Signal Generator

Multiple Choice

What is the function of a Network Interface Card (NIC)?

• Storing data on a hard disk

• Connecting a computer to a network

• Compressing video files

• Enhancing screen resolution

Multiple Choice

What is the primary use of an Arduino in computer science projects?

• Developing web applications

• Editing video content

• Designing 3D models

• Building hardware prototypes and embedded systems

Multiple Choice

What does VPN stand for?

• Virtual Private Network

• Virtual Personal Network

• Virtual Protocol Network

• Virtual Protected Network

Multiple Choice

Which type of display is used in modern flat-screen televisions and monitors?

• Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)

• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

• Light Emitting Diode (LED)

• Plasma Display

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an open-source, low-cost computer used widely for educational purposes and IoT projects?

• Raspberry Pi

• FPGA

• Mainframe

• Supercomputer

Multiple Choice

What kind of device is used to cool down a GPU in high-performance computing?

• Heat Sink

• Power Supply

• Hard Drive

• Network Switch

Multiple Choice

Who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web?

• Steve Jobs

• Bill Gates

• Tim Berners-Lee

• Linus Torvalds

Multiple Choice

Which of these storage devices does not use magnetic technology?

• Floppy Disk

  
  

• Compact Disc (CD)

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Tape Drive

Multiple Choice

What type of sensor is used in a smartphone for recognizing the orientation of the device (e.g., portrait or landscape)?

• Barometer

• Magnetometer

• Gyroscope

• Accelerometer

Multiple Choice

Which of these tools is used by developers to track issues in software projects?

• Compiler

• Debugger

• Issue Tracker

• IDE (Integrated Development Environment)